Suffering

Suffering

"I am weary with my groaning; all night I make my bed swim; I drench my couch with my tears. My eye wastes away because of grief; it grows old because of all my enemies" (Psalm 6:6-7).

It's a question many have grappled with: If a loving God truly exists, why does He allow people to suffer? On this page, learn the truth about suffering: why it exists, where it came from and how it will end.

Imprisoned and Faithful

John LaBissoniere

Do you feel imprisoned by afflictions and hardships that seem to have no end? If so, how can you stay faithful to God and His way of life?

Posted May 11, 2012 | 0 comments

The Wondrous Works of God

A blog post by Amanda Boyer

Some of the trials we face in this life, we just can’t explain. When we face these trials, it can be hard for our human eyes to see God’s divine and loving hand. But I believe sometimes these trials are a test of our character and strengthen our appreciation of the righteousness and goodness of God.

Posted April 27, 2012 | 2 comments

Lift Up Your Eyes

There are times in our lives when we feel discouraged.

Posted April 26, 2012 | 0 comments

Out-Giving God

A blog post by Amanda Boyer

This spring Holy Day season, I have been blessed by God to be able to spend my spring break with my family in Michigan. After Passover, an elderly woman in our congregation shared with me a unique story about God that I will never forget.

One day a relative was complaining to her about money. They were struggling to see how God could provide for their needs when the numbers didn’t agree. So she simply replied, “You can’t outgive God.”

Posted April 12, 2012 | 3 comments

Mr. Fixit

A blog post by Darlene Lausted

Recently I went through a trunk of my toys and such from my childhood. One forgotten treasure I found was the book Mr. Bell’s Fixit Shop by Ronne Peltzman.

Posted March 16, 2012 | 0 comments

Two Trees, Two Children, Two Choices

John Elliott

Adam and Eve faced two choices. God wants us to make the right decisions in our daily lives. Find out what God's plan is for you.

Posted March 14, 2012 | 0 comments

Patience in the Face of Tragedy

A blog post by Darris McNeely

Here in southwest Ohio, an area often called "the tri-state" since it borders southern Indiana and northern Kentucky,we had our first wave of tornadoes last Friday afternoon. Powerful tornadoes touched down just south of my home and leveled some small towns in southern Indiana. Today the residents of those areas are picking up the pieces and relief efforts are underway.

Posted March 5, 2012 | 0 comments

When Winds Blow

Darris McNeely

Steve Myers

Tornadoes swept though the Midwest last week leaving behind destruction and death. A reminder of what can be learned at a time of calamity.

Posted March 5, 2012 | 1 comments

Ehud, an Unlikely Hero

Randy Schreiber

Who was Ehud? Mr. Schreiber covers how this man became a biblical hero in this Bible study.

Posted February 29, 2012 | 1 comments

I Don't Want to Talk About It

Melvin Rhodes

Using the three aspects of relaxation, relationships with others and your relationship with God, Mr. Rhodes illustrates how we can deal and help to prevent depression.

Posted January 16, 2012 | 1 comments

Videos in Suffering

The Day After Christmas

You may look forward to Christmas but what happens afterwards? Are you truly fulfilled and is the world a better place?

Will I Go to Hell?

Could a merciful, compassionate God really allow people to suffer horrifically in the torture of hell? What is the real truth?

Suffering Sermons

This Too Shall Pass

Presented by United Church of God

There are influences that can dramatically change our lives instantaneously. Without warning we can lose everything that we hold dear. In times like these, we must keep our focus on what is truly important.

Posted November 1, 2003 | 0 comments | Transcript Included

Count Your Blessings

Presented by Gary Antion

People’s hearts often turn to God when they are in trouble, and yet less often when things are going well. We need to count our blessings, not only at Thanksgiving, but every day of the year.

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Posted November 9, 2002 | 0 comments | Transcript Included

Related Booklet

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

If God is truly a God of love and mercy, why does He not intervene? Some have concluded that God simply doesn't exist. The answer, however, is much more complex. What does the Bible reveal about the causes of suffering?